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Ted Cruz: Do you agree that an EMP detonated by Iran in the atmosphere could kill tens of millions of Americans?

On the recordJuly 28, 2015
Do you agree that an EMP detonated by Iran in the atmosphere could kill tens of millions of Americans?
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

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Cruz questions the potential impact of an EMP attack by Iran.

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